Ryan's Woodworking blog

From workshop to home: custom creations with a story.
Hand-Poured Beer Can Candles: How They're Made, Burn Tips and Gift Ideas
October 21, 2026

Hand-Poured Beer Can Candles: How They're Made, Burn Tips and Gift Ideas

What a hand-poured beer can candle is, how we make ours in recycled Texas beer cans, how to burn one safely, and who loves getting one...

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How to Care for an Olive Wood Cutting Board (and Is Olive Wood Good for Cutting Boards?)
October 13, 2026

How to Care for an Olive Wood Cutting Board (and Is Olive Wood Good for Cutting Boards?)

Is olive wood good for cutting boards, how it compares with acacia, and how to wash, dry and oil an olive wood board or spoon so...

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Custom Logo Corporate Gifts in Houston: Engraved Whiskey Glasses, Wine Glasses and Wood Gifts
October 13, 2026

Custom Logo Corporate Gifts in Houston: Engraved Whiskey Glasses, Wine Glasses and Wood Gifts

Custom logo corporate gifts from our Houston shop: engraved whiskey and Glencairn glasses, company wine glasses, beer taps, olive wood boards and boot jacks, with prices...

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Personalized Groomsmen Gifts and Wooden Wedding Gifts Under $50 (Engraved in Houston)
October 13, 2026

Personalized Groomsmen Gifts and Wooden Wedding Gifts Under $50 (Engraved in Houston)

The personalized groomsmen gifts and wooden wedding gifts our customers order most, most under $50: engraved whiskey glasses, flasks, poker sets, boot jacks and engraved cutting...

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Woodworking Classes in Houston: Kids' Classes and Summer Camp Coming Soon
October 13, 2026

Woodworking Classes in Houston: Kids' Classes and Summer Camp Coming Soon

Ryan's Woodworking is starting hands-on woodworking classes in Houston: after-school programs and a summer camp for kids. Join the interest list to hear first.

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Ryan’s Woodworking is Officially Licensed with TCU | Horned Frog Gifts 💜
June 3, 2026

Ryan’s Woodworking is Officially Licensed with TCU | Horned Frog Gifts 💜

Ryan’s Woodworking is now officially licensed with TCU! Shop handcrafted boot jacks, leather goods, glassware, and custom gifts designed for Horned Frogs, students, alumni, and fans.

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We’re Headed to the HOUSTONRODEO™ — Come See Ryan’s Woodworking Live!
January 20, 2026

We’re Headed to the HOUSTONRODEO™ — Come See Ryan’s Woodworking Live!

Ryan’s Woodworking is headed to the HOUSTONRODEO™ March 2–22 at NRG Center! Visit us in the first row of Commercial Exhibitors to shop our famous handcrafted...

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Featured in McCombs School of Business Magazine
November 18, 2025

Featured in McCombs School of Business Magazine

Being featured by McCombs — one of the top business schools in the country — is a full-circle moment for me. McCombs played a huge role...

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Longhorns at Work: Building Better with the UPLIFT V3 UT Desk
October 27, 2025

Longhorns at Work: Building Better with the UPLIFT V3 UT Desk

Ryan's Woodworkign X UPLIFT Desk Collegiate Collection.

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👍 Ryan’s Woodworking Has Gone to College Station! 👍
September 13, 2025

👍 Ryan’s Woodworking Has Gone to College Station! 👍

Ryan’s Woodworking has made its way to College Station! We’re excited to launch our new, Texas A&M collection – starting with our handcrafted boot jacks!

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From Tree to Table: The Olive Wood Story of Tunisia
July 30, 2025

From Tree to Table: The Olive Wood Story of Tunisia

From tree to table — that’s the olive wood story of Tunisia. I recently traveled to the source of all our handcrafted olive wood products, where...

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From Dorm Room to the Co-Op: How Our Texas Longhorn Boot Jacks Made It to the Forty Acres
May 6, 2025

From Dorm Room to the Co-Op: How Our Texas Longhorn Boot Jacks Made It to the Forty Acres

From Dorm Room to the Co-Op: Custom-made, officially licensed Texas Longhorn Boot Jacks are now available at the UT Co-op — handcrafted by UT senior Ryan...

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